AmScope FM690 Series Upright Epi-fluorescence Binocular Compound Microscope 40X-2000X Magnification

SKU: FM690BB

Availability: Out of Stock

Regular price $2,339.99 $1,799.99

Key Features

  • 40X to 2000X magnification range using high-quality plan-achromatic objective lenses. 10X and 20X eyepieces provide 8 unique magnification settings.
  • An epi-fluorescence microscope for laboratories and universities using wide-spectrum 100W mercury HBO arc-lamp and two filter blocks for blue and green band excitation
  • The infinity-corrected optical system reduces distortion and improves color accuracy.
  • Plan-achromatic lenses produce high-contrast images with edge-to-edge sharpness.
  • The Koehler illumination system provides centered, evenly-distributed lighting with a field aperture for maximum contrast and definition.

The FM690B adds epi-fluorescence to our popular 690 series laboratory microscopes, with a wide-spectrum mercury arc-lamp and two standard filter blocks for blue and green excitation bands. This provides high-contrast imaging of fluorescing compounds by isolating bands of light through multi-stage filtering. The microscope's infinity-corrected optical system ensures reliable, low-distortion magnification, with plan-achromatic corrections for accurate colors, excellent field flatness and edge-to-edge sharpness. The halogen illumination system provides low-fatigue, evenly-distributed light for maximum contrast and definition. This model is a popular choice for veterinarians and university laboratories.

The binocular head can be rotated 360° to accommodate viewing from various angles. The binocular viewing tubes are set to a 30° incline and use Siedentopf adjustment to provide a high level of comfort.

The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. Additional 20X eyepieces expand the maximum magnification to 2000X with 8 unique levels. This covers magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, soil, and bacteria. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.

The large 2-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimen slides is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level.

Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The halogen light-source provides bright illumination with a lower color-temperature for decreased fatigue when used for long periods. The Abbe light condenser has a high 1.25 numerical aperture for oil-immersion, and an iris diaphragm to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.

Fluorescence

The epi-fluorescence illumination system adds incredible versatility to the microscope. The ability to isolate fluorescing compounds allows you to target individual proteins and other nuances. The illuminator uses a high-power mercury arc-lamp for wide-spectrum excitation, with two filter blocks for blue and green excitation, covering a wide range of popular labeling agents and natural fluorophores.

Filters
Filter Set Excitation Filter Emission Filter
B 450-490nm 520nm
G 510-560nm 590nm
Mercury HBO Excitation

Mercury HBO lamps produce a wide spectrum of wavelengths, including ultraviolet. While this fluorescent light-source can excite fluorophores throughout its entire spectrum, there are peak wavelengths with optimal output.

Band Peak Wavelength
UV 334nm, 365nm
V 405nm
B 436nm
G 546nm
Y 578nm

Specifications

Optical System Infinite-conjugate
Head Binocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 55-75mm
Ocular Diameter 30mm
Ocular Diopters left ocular
Eyepieces 10X, 20X
Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
Objective Mounting Thread RMS 20.32mm
Objective Turret Reverse quadruple, ball-bearing movement
Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
Division of Fine Focus 0.002mm
Stage Design Double-layer with caliper
Stage Dimensions 180mm x 150mm
X-Y Translation Range 75mm x 50mm
Episcopic Illumination (fluorescence) 100W mercury HBO arc-lamp
Transmitted Illumination 12V/30W halogen
Condenser NA1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm
Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
Power 110VAC 60Hz

Objective Lenses

Magnification Corrections NA Immersion Medium Cover-glass Thickness
4X plan-achromatic 0.10 0.17mm
10X plan-achromatic 0.25 0.17mm
40X plan-achromatic 0.65 0.17mm
100X plan-achromatic 1.25 oil 0.17mm

Packing List:

  • One binocular head
  • One microscope body
  • Four objective lenses: 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • Three color filters
  • One fluorescence illuminator housing
  • One power unit for fluorescence illuminator
  • One 30W halogen bulb
  • One 100W mercury bulb
  • One spare fuse
  • Two power cords (US and Canada standard)
  • One dust cover
  • Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary, Teaching/Training
    Condenser Design Abbe-Rack & Pinion w/ diaphram
    Condenser Optics NA 1.25
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Binocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Power 30W, 100W
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen, Fluorescent
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 40X-2000X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility 110V
    product condition NEW
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage

    AmScope products are warranted against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, for the following years: 


    • Five Year Warranty for Microscopes: All our microscopes come with a five (5) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts. 
    • Ten Year Warranty for Euromex Microscopes: All our Euromex microscopes come with a ten (10) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts.
    • One Year Warranty for Telescopes: All our telescopes come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 
    • One Year Warranty for Accessories: All our microscope accessories (USB cameras, illuminators, illumination, dust covers, and etc.) come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description.
    • One Year Warranty for Items labeled as “Product Ships From Manufacturer”: All products that are shipped directly from the manufacturer come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 

    Warranty does not apply for consumable accessories and parts such as bulbs, batteries, fuses, cords, optical components or any add-on accessories such as mechanical specimen holders that are not built into the microscope stage as an integral part of the original manufacture, etc. Warranty does not cover microscopes, lenses cameras or other accessories that have become inoperable due to dirt or damage due to misuse or lack of maintenance. 

    Note: Buyers are responsible for return shipping and handling cost for warranty services. Our warranty covers parts and labor only.

    The FM690B adds epi-fluorescence to our popular 690 series laboratory microscopes, with a wide-spectrum mercury arc-lamp and two standard filter blocks for blue and green excitation bands. This provides high-contrast imaging of fluorescing compounds by isolating bands of light through multi-stage filtering. The microscope's infinity-corrected optical system ensures reliable, low-distortion magnification, with plan-achromatic corrections for accurate colors, excellent field flatness and edge-to-edge sharpness. The halogen illumination system provides low-fatigue, evenly-distributed light for maximum contrast and definition. This model is a popular choice for veterinarians and university laboratories.

    The binocular head can be rotated 360° to accommodate viewing from various angles. The binocular viewing tubes are set to a 30° incline and use Siedentopf adjustment to provide a high level of comfort.

    The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. Additional 20X eyepieces expand the maximum magnification to 2000X with 8 unique levels. This covers magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, soil, and bacteria. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.

    The large 2-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimen slides is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level.

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The halogen light-source provides bright illumination with a lower color-temperature for decreased fatigue when used for long periods. The Abbe light condenser has a high 1.25 numerical aperture for oil-immersion, and an iris diaphragm to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.

    Fluorescence

    The epi-fluorescence illumination system adds incredible versatility to the microscope. The ability to isolate fluorescing compounds allows you to target individual proteins and other nuances. The illuminator uses a high-power mercury arc-lamp for wide-spectrum excitation, with two filter blocks for blue and green excitation, covering a wide range of popular labeling agents and natural fluorophores.

    Filters
    Filter Set Excitation Filter Emission Filter
    B 450-490nm 520nm
    G 510-560nm 590nm
    Mercury HBO Excitation

    Mercury HBO lamps produce a wide spectrum of wavelengths, including ultraviolet. While this fluorescent light-source can excite fluorophores throughout its entire spectrum, there are peak wavelengths with optimal output.

    Band Peak Wavelength
    UV 334nm, 365nm
    V 405nm
    B 436nm
    G 546nm
    Y 578nm

    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Head Binocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 55-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X, 20X
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread RMS 20.32mm
    Objective Turret Reverse quadruple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Division of Fine Focus 0.002mm
    Stage Design Double-layer with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 180mm x 150mm
    X-Y Translation Range 75mm x 50mm
    Episcopic Illumination (fluorescence) 100W mercury HBO arc-lamp
    Transmitted Illumination 12V/30W halogen
    Condenser NA1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 110VAC 60Hz

    Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Immersion Medium Cover-glass Thickness
    4X plan-achromatic 0.10 0.17mm
    10X plan-achromatic 0.25 0.17mm
    40X plan-achromatic 0.65 0.17mm
    100X plan-achromatic 1.25 oil 0.17mm

    Packing List:

  • One binocular head
  • One microscope body
  • Four objective lenses: 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • Three color filters
  • One fluorescence illuminator housing
  • One power unit for fluorescence illuminator
  • One 30W halogen bulb
  • One 100W mercury bulb
  • One spare fuse
  • Two power cords (US and Canada standard)
  • One dust cover